4K v. 80/90 for a turbo transplant....914 porsche ?

[Denis]

You have talked about 914 porsche,,,, hmmmm you touched my heart ;-)
It s been 10 years i dream about it hehe, one i ll get one,,,, i tought put
audi mecanic on it .-)
Did you made some mesure to see fitting ?

Denis

> In a message dated 12/9/2003 9:16:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
tlum at flash.net
> writes:
> > > > Probably been discussed before, but why not dredge it up again.  I
have
> >an 87 5KTQ and want to put the engine in something.  Won't fit in the
914,
> >so do I use a 4000Q or a 90Q?
> > > > Both are available cheap and in about the same shape.
>
> One small technicality makes this swap illegal in CA.  The T89 cars were
> introduced starting M.Y. 1988, therefore putting in a 1987 engine in one
is
> "back dating".  Doubt if the smog nazis could tell the difference
> though.  If you're outside of CA, you're fortunate (as far as mods go).
>
> Regards,
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